Revolutionary Clinics

Somerville Connects

Andrew Elk, Training & Development Manager

Barb Van Hoosen, Sr. Wellness Consultant

Joe Casper, Remote Virtual Consultant

Andrew Elk, is a registered medical dispensary agent, licensed and certified by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. In his role as Brand Ambassador & Director of Training & Professional Development for Revolutionary Clinics - a MA registered medical dispensary - he has designed & led tailored training & educational sessions for over 400+ cannabis industry professionals. A recurring contributor & host on the Pro Cannabis Media (PCM) Network, Andrew Elk regularly produces and hosts cannabis educational content and specializes in cannabis consumption technology - check him out by searching Revolutionary Clinics on Youtube or Rev_Clinics on Instagram.

Barbara Van Hoosen, also known as Canna Mom, is the Senior Wellness Consultant at Revolutionary Clinics. She has been with Rev for over 2 years and now leads the Virtual Consultation team, assisting patients with understanding products, various methods of consumption, and any questions they may have about the Medical Marijuana Program in Massachusetts. She was named by Green Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top 25 Budtenders of 2019 and strives to live up to that honor every day as she interacts with patients. Barb has a master's degree in social psychology and is passionate in her belief that everyone should have access to cannabis as medicine. She enjoys sharing her knowledge to help people understand all of the options available for their needs.

Joe Casper is a Boston-based budtender who's been working in the MA medical cannabis industry for the last 2+ years as a patient advocate for Revolutionary Clinics. He was selected by Green Entrepreneur magazine as one of the Top 25 Budtenders of 2019 for his work providing consultations and education, training new staff, and helping medical cannabis patients navigate the dispensary experience for the first time. Aside from working in the cannabis industry, Joe is also an actor/improviser/musician in his spare time and brings the same energy in the dispensary as he does on stage/camera.